Name: Stephen Frederick MacGray
Nickname: Steve
Age: 63 years old
Last Seen: January 3, 2020
Location: Tarboro, North Carolina
Status: Still missing
Case Information
63 year old Stephen Macgray was last seen in Tarboro, North Carolina on January 3, 2020. He disappeared after telling his mother he was having some medical issues.
Background
Stephen MacGray suffers from dementia. He is known to frequent areas between Princeville and Oak City and was often seen walking one of his dogs.
Disappearance
Stephen MacGray was last seen at his home outside Tarboro, North Carolina on January 3, 2020.
A friend stopped by Stephen’s mobile home that day, located in the 700 block of Roberson School Road, to help him pay some bills but Stephen didn’t want to go. Around 4:00 pm, Stephen spoke to his mother on the phone, stating he was having medical issues. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Stephen was reported missing by his son four days later and a silver alert was issued due to his dementia.
Investigation
Investigators found Stephen’s wallet and phone on the floor of his home, but his debit card was missing. Some undisclosed items from his residence were also missing.
The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search in a 10 mile radius of his home with the help of ATVs, K9 units, and a helicopter, but no further clues as to his whereabouts were found.
Stephen frequently walked his dogs down Highway 111 North from his home to either the Dollar General in Princeville or Roger’s Grocery.
Authorities are offering a $15K reward for information leading to Stephen’s location.
Daughter’s Arrest
A month after his disappearance, one of Stephen’s daughters, Brittany Nancy-Leigh MacGray, was arrested and charged with four felonies in connection with using his debit cards.
According to the warrant, she was charged with identity theft because she knowingly obtained, possessed, and used identifying information, and used her father’s Pin Number to withdraw $500 from his card on two different occasions from an ATM.
On March 1, 2021, the charges against Brittany were dismissed because the victim was missing, and the Silver Alert for Stephen was cancelled.
The cold case unit continues to investigate the case.
Whereabouts
The location of Stephen MacGray, as well as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown. His case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.
Appearance
White male with gray hair and blue eyes. Stephen stands 5’6 tall and weighs 145 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
Stephen was last seen wearing a white/gray t-shirt, blue jeans, white shoes with tape on them, and a hat.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Stephen MacGray, please contact the Edgecombe County Central Communications at (252) 641-7911.
Resources & Further Information
Stephen Macgray – NamUs
Stephen Frederick MacGray – NC Fighting Crime
Cold Case Investigators Offer $15K Reward in Case of Missing Edgecombe County Man – WNCT
Officials Actively Searching For Missing Man in Edgecombe County – WNCT
Deputies Looking For Missing Edgecombe County Man – WITN
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